Holly's Days: Staving Short Stories, Featuring Holly.

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Lisa and Holly had been best friends since they were little girls. They did everything together – from playing dress-up to attending each other's weddings. So, when Holly came to Lisa's office for a prostate exam, Lisa was more than happy to help out. However, Lisa was astounded to learn how stupid her best friend was. As she tried to explain to Holly that females don't have prostates, Holly remained skeptical. Lisa couldn't believe it. How could her friend of 20 years not know something as basic as this? It was then that Lisa recalled Holly's profession. Holly was an auto mechanic, not a doctor. Lisa realized that Holly's ignorance was not due to her lack of intelligence, but rather her lack of knowledge in the medical field. Although Lisa was initially taken aback by Holly's ignorance, she soon realized that everyone had their own areas of expertise. While Holly might not know anything about prostates, she could repair a car like no one else. In the end, Lisa and Holly laughed off the misunderstanding and continued their friendship as usual. Lisa had learned not to judge her friend's intelligence based on one topic. Instead, she learned to appreciate the unique skills and knowledge that Holly brought to their friendship.

2fer

Holly had been searching for her brother Red for what felt like hours. It was their favorite game, hide-and-seek, but Red was always an elusive opponent. He was a great hider and had a knack for disappearing into the tiniest spaces. But Holly was determined to find him. She searched every nook and cranny of the house, from the attic to the basement. She looked under beds, behind curtains, and even in the fridge. But there was no sign of Red. Just when she was about to give up, Holly heard a faint giggle coming from the closet. She cautiously approached the door and slowly opened it, revealing Red curled up in a ball on the floor. "I found you!" Holly exclaimed triumphantly. Red smiled and stood up, dusting himself off. "You're getting better at this," he said. Holly beamed with pride. She knew that being a good seeker was a valuable skill, especially when it came to finding lost items or people. She felt grateful for the opportunity to hone her skills with her brother, and promised herself that she would never stop searching for the things that mattered most to her.

3fer

As Holly and Priya walked through the scorching heat of the desert, they felt the sweat drip down their foreheads and their throats become parched. Holly looked over at Priya and noticed her canteen was empty. She was going to offer her the rest of her water, but when she checked her own canteen, she realized it was empty too. The two friends exchanged worried glances, knowing that they were in trouble. They had been walking for hours and there was no sign of water anywhere. Holly suggested they rest for a while to conserve their energy, but Priya was determined to keep going. They both trudged on, their feet sinking into the sand with every step. Their lips were dry, and their throats were sore. Holly wondered how much longer they could keep going in the sweltering heat. Just when they thought they couldn't take it anymore, they stumbled upon an oasis. It was a small pond surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees. Holly and Priya ran towards it, falling to their knees and cupping their hands to drink the cool, refreshing water. They both looked at each other and smiled, knowing that they had made it through the desert together.